RELATED: 6 Common Hair Problems—and the Expert-Approved Ways to Treat Them How-to: Rinse half cup of uncooked rice with a cup of water. Place the washed rice in a bowl, cover with water, and soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Once the water turns cloudy, strain the water from the rice into a clean bowl. After you shampoo, massage the rice water into your hair, and leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing. How-to: Apply mayonnaise to your hair, cover with a shower cap, and let it sit for about 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing out. “Massage the mixture into your scalp and work it down to the tips of your hair. Remember to focus on the tips as these tend to be the most damaged parts of your hair,” recommends Bresciani. How-to: Separate damp hair into small sections, wrap each section around a pencil, and leave it to set for 2-3 hours before removing the pencils. How-to: Spray hairspray onto a new toothbrush and gently brush over flyaway and baby hairs. How-to: “Pre-braid your hair before you wash. While washing hair, massage the scalp to clean thoroughly, then allow shampoo to rinse through the braids. Repeat with the conditioning process. When hair is rinsed, squeeze braids and re-rinse them to make sure all the product is out,” says Amos. “Towel dry your hair and take the braids out—your hair should be-tangle free.” How-to: Use a small makeup brush to apply eyeshadow to any thin or gray roots. Make sure the eyeshadow you choose is matte and close in color to your roots; you don’t want shiny or glittery roots. How-to: To make an avocado conditioner, take one banana, one ripe peeled and pitted avocado, two tablespoons of olive oil, and two tablespoons of honey. Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor until the mixture is frothy and smooth. Spread the mixture onto damp hair, cover with a shower cap, and let it sit for up to 30 minutes before rinsing. The nourishment provided by this deep conditioner will leave you with shiny, hydrated hair. How-to: To make up this mask, you’ll need one banana, one egg, and one teaspoon of olive oil. Start off by mashing the banana, then add the egg and olive oil and mix together. Apply the mask to your hair and leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing with shampoo and cold water.
